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The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia
Approval of a Badge
July 1, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 322

Badge of the The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
Badge of the The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Badge of the The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Badge of the The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Blazon

A stag's head caboshed proper the antlers encircling a letter "L" Or ensigned by the coronet of a younger son of the Sovereign proper all above a scroll Gules edged and inscribed CUIDICH'N RIGH in letters Or;

Symbolism

The badge is modelled on that of the Seaforth Highlanders of the British Army. The cypher is that of Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), the fourth son of Queen Victoria, ensigned by his coronet.

Motto of The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Blazon

CUIDICH'N RIGH;

Symbolism

Meaning "Help the King".

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2036 of the Canada Gazette.
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